Phenotypic characterization of pig genetic resources in the departments of Oueme and Plateau in Benin

Phenotypic characterization of pig genetic resources in the departments of Oueme and Plateau in Benin

Pig farming is very common in Southern Benin and involves a diversity of breeds or populations. The aim of the study was to characterize the different pigs morphometrically and phenotypically. Thus, phenotypic data were collected from 149 pigs including 14 improved, 91 crossbred and 44 local pigs. L...

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Main Authors: I. Youssao Abdou Karim, I. O. Dotche, S. Seibou Toleba, K. S. Kassa, S. G. Ahounou, C. Salifou, M. Dahouda, N. Antoine-Moussiaux, J.P. Dehoux, G. A. Mensah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: CIRAD 2018-07-01
Series:Revue d’Elevage et de Médecine Vétérinaire des Pays Tropicaux
Subjects:
porcin
phénotype
race indigène
croisement
mensuration corporelle
Bénin
Online Access:http://revues.cirad.fr/index.php/REMVT/article/view/31219

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